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Supporting black owned businesses, closures and other news around town

Black owned restaurants Makaya Catering poulet Yoganese With the nation grappling to understand and...

The unstoppable rise of the fried chicken sandwich

2020 might be the year of the rat, but 2019 was most definitely the year of the chicken; well the year of...

Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

After tabulating hundreds and hundreds of responses, and correcting oh so many spelling errors (you guys already...

The Roundup – July 2019 – cool off with ice cream galore

Back with a cooling splash (check out all the ice cream this month) is the July edition of the roundup; our...

State Of The Plate 2018

Easily the most anticipated time of the year is here. Yes, I know, I know, the moment you've all been waiting with...

Bok Bok Chicken - boneless chicken and fries (Bok Bok Chicken)

The Roundup – October 2018

Get the scoop on what's hot and what's not. Food trucks, cafe, restaurants. bars and more, if someone wrote about it in the...

Bambara - Wasatch Summer beer dinner - radish salad

Events: Avenues Proper, Bambara, Meet Your Maker

Bambara Those delicious looking pictures you ask? They're from Bambara's first beer pairing dinner of the year, just over a month ago now. Devised and...

The Roundup – May 2018

Once again, it's time to look back over the past few weeks and see what local writers, bloggers and podcasters have been covering. ...

New Restaurants – April 2018

Rico Cocina Y Cantina - dining room Rico Cocina Y Cantina - artwork

Pretty Bird - chicken sandwich (Angie Miller | KUER)

The Roundup – April 2018

As ever, there's no reason to eat poorly if you're equipped with our monthly edition of the Roundup; a blow by blow listing of...

Slapfish - lobster grinder. Credit Slapfish

New restaurants – January 2018

Avenues Bistro - Up in the Avenues, Kathie Chadbourne's local bistro was recently acquired by the team behind downtown SLC's Fireside On...

State Of The Plate 2017

It's time to get angry again folks, get your pitchforks and torches ready. We're going to go...

Restaurant review roundup – September 2017

Start the week off properly - yep - by avoiding that Monday pile of work on your desk, and instead reading where to eat...

Trestle Tavern: trestle burger and fries

New restaurants – October 2016

Black Sheep Cafe - Do you like great local beer? Do you enjoy creative Southwest cuisine? Like Sugar House? You probably don't need to...

50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.

SLC's Best Bar

For a one stop detsination for fun check out our sponsor Punch Bowl Social - a unique mix of scratch food, craft cocktails and fun actitives. Their kitchen also opens late every day of the week too!

50+ wines by the glass

Check out our sponsor BTG Wine Bar., the best wine bar in town with a hand curated selection of boutique wines.

Fine Mexican cuisine

Looking for the best Mexican restaurant in SLC? Check out our sponsor Alamexo for creative, modern Mexican cuisine.

Loaded burgers

Looking for amazing burgers in Salt Lake? Check out our sponsor BGR for creative, bold burgers; everything is grilled to your temperature exactly.

Special seafood

For first class seafood and shellfish in Salt Lake City, check out our sponsor Current Fish And Oyster.

Weekend brunch

Searching for a beautiful brunch in Salt Lake City? Check out our sponsor Avenues Proper for Saturday and Sunday brunch with mimosas aplenty!

Stacked sandwiches

On the hunt for SLC’s best sandwich? Look no further than our sponsor Feldman’s Deli and their loaded half pound deli classics.

Award winning beer

You’ll find some of Utah’s best beer at our sponsor Proper Brewing Co.

Delicious curries

Head to our sponsor Saffron Valley and you’ll find a vibrant menu of diverse dishes from North and South Indian.

Romantic mountain dining

Looking for the most romantic spot in Utah? Check out our sponsor Log Haven nestled in Millcreek canyon.

Authentic Japanese

It’s hard to beat authenticity and consistency. Our sponsor Kyoto has been offering traditional sushi, sashimi and entrees for more than 30 years.

Burgers and beer

Adjacent to Proper Brewing Co is Proper Burger and their sister restaurant, don’t miss either of these sponsor businesses.

Neighborhood gem

This downtown based Cafe Niche offers one of the very best neighborhood menus in town, breakfast and brunch included.

Impressive Italian

The downtown based Caffe Molise offers some of the very best Italian food in all of SLC. Check out this fine sponsor next time you’re downtown.

Try a tipple

Our sponsor Vine Lore are one of SLC’s best spirits and wine brokers, their portfolio is always worth reviewing for great selections.

Chic date night spot

Head down to our sponsor Stanza and discover one of the city’s coolest spots for a night out.

A relaxing oasis

Look no further than our sponsor Oasis Cafe for a tranquil destination in the heart of Salt Lake. Open seven days a week.

Chic downtown dining

Look no further than our sponsor Whiskey Street for brilliant downtown dining like this ahi poke with cucumbers, avocado, chuka ika salad, wasabi lime aioli, and sesame wonton chips*

Chic downtown dining

Head to our sponsor White Horse for brilliant downtown dining in a classy environment

Upscale pub grub

Check out our sponsor Bourbon House fabulous pub grub with a refined and elevated twist

Award winning brewpub

Check out our sponsor Desert Edge Pub - one of the innovators on SLC's craft brew scene since 1995.

Brilliant breakfast

Check out our sponsor Campos Coffee - for amazing breakfast options seven days a week.

Chef inspired cuisine

Visit our sponsor SLC Eatery - for unique chef driven cuisine and a modern take on dim sum.

Fabulous lunch spot

Check out our sponsor Taqueria 27 for a great destination lunch spot seven days a week.

About Pretty Bird

Supporting black owned businesses, closures and other news around town

The unstoppable rise of the fried chicken sandwich

Reader’s choice awards 2019 – the winners

The Roundup – July 2019 – cool off with ice cream galore

State Of The Plate 2018

The Roundup – October 2018

Events: Avenues Proper, Bambara, Meet Your Maker

The Roundup – May 2018

New Restaurants – April 2018

The Roundup – April 2018

New restaurants – January 2018

State Of The Plate 2017

Restaurant review roundup – September 2017

New restaurants – October 2016

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